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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,001.26, 57,014.37 and 18,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,001.26, 57,014.37 and 18,277.22 is: 27,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,001.26 : 57,014.37 = 18,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,001.26/57,014.37 = 18,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,001.26x = 57,014.37 × 18,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,001.26x = 1,042,064,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,064,183.65/38,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,421.83

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